Tonsil

['tɒns(ə)l;'tɒnsɪl] or ['tɑnsl]

解释:

(noun.) either of two masses of lymphatic tissue one on each side of the oral pharynx.

哈里特编辑--From WordNet

解释:

(n.) One of the two glandular organs situated in the throat at the sides of the fauces. The tonsils are sometimes called the almonds, from their shape.

艾布拉姆编辑

解释:

n. one of two glands at the root of the tongue so named from its shape.—n. Tonsilī′tis inflammation of the tonsils.—adjs. Ton′sillar Ton′silar Tonsilit′ic.

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